Category Archives: Songbirds

Wordless Wednesday Waxwings

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Pat
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Wednesday Wings: Boreal Chickadees

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Pat

Guest Photos by Daniel Arndt, Calgary birder and nature photographer Dan has also written a terrific post for the Birds Calgary blog on these sweethearts of the boreal forest and many other birds that share their habitat. You can check … Continue reading →

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Finches of the Boreal Forest

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Pat

No, unfortunately I haven’t been travelling to the boreal forest. This is a guest post from Janet Plante, who lives in the boreal and will be writing monthly blog posts for Bird Canada. Some of the birds she regularly gets … Continue reading →

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Snow Bunting Network Needs Your Help

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Pat

The Canadian Snow Bunting Network (CSBN) is a collaborative network of researchers and volunteers monitoring the migratory and wintering behaviour of Snow Buntings in Canada. Currently based in southern Ontario, the network is hoping to expand into the Prairies, Quebec, and the Maritimes. … Continue reading →

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House Sparrow Explosions

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Pat

Throughout most of the year, I have a good variety of birds passing through my yard, including the occasional rarity like a boreal owl or pileated woodpecker. During most of August however, I’m generally stuck with the good old house … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wings: The Double Scratch

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Pat
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Boreal Forest Protected

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Pat

Birds and wildlife of the boreal forest are breathing a little easier today. The Boreal Songbird Initiative has reported the wonderful news that 8,000 square kilometers of boreal forest and wetlands have been protected in Manitoba. “A vast stretch of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wings: The Wire Walker

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Pat
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Wednesday Wings: The Word Is Yellow

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Pat
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My Yard List: Why Stop At 100?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Pat

Here I was, all excited to get to species number one hundred on my yard list. I keep track of the birds actually in the yard, as well as those seen from the yard, as in flying over (F). This … Continue reading →

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